2023 Goals
MaineGeneral Health’s goal is to positively impact the health of the community by providing a range of health care services for people of all ages and focusing on clinical excellence, patient and family experience and financial stability. As a nonprofit, we also rely on the generosity of individual donors, businesses, private foundations and state and federal agencies to support the ever-growing and continuous needs impacting the health and wellness of our patients, friends and family. In the coming year, our fundraising efforts will focus on:
- Compassionate caregiving and respite for hospice patients and their families during life’s final transition
- Expanded cancer treatment and research trial capacity
- Increased patient access to telehealth services and remote patient monitoring
- Providing support to our inpatient and outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder services
- State-of-the-art surgical technology
- Annual scholarships for local students pursuing degrees in health care disciplines.
Fundraising/Event Opportunities
- MaineGeneral’s Day of Hope. We invite businesses and donors to rally around our cancer community every October at our annual Day of Hope in Augusta. There are many ways to get involved, including sponsorship opportunities, attending the day, creating or joining a Walk for Hope team, being a fundraiser, donating and/or volunteering! Learn more at give.mainegeneral.org/HOPE.
- Annual Spring Event. We look forward to gathering in person once again for a spring event, fundraising for mission-driven, priority needs of the organization. Businesses are invited to sponsor or attend!
- Direct Mail. We send information about our programs and services and requests for support throughout the year. To be added to our mailing or email list, please contact us at (207) 626-1809.
Giving Opportunities
- Annual Appeal – become an individual or Corporate Partner by contributing $1,000 more to the annual campaign, supporting the delivery of health care in the Kennebec Valley.
- Sponsor an event – leverage your generosity with a marketing benefit commensurate with level of sponsorship.
- We welcome inquiries and are happy to discuss your organization’s philanthropic goals to best align them with the health care needs of our communities.
- Please contact the Office of Philanthropy at philanthropy@mainegeneral.org, (207) 626-1809 or P.O. Box 828, Waterville ME 04903.
- Visit us online at give.mainegeneral.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
Each year, adults and students contribute thousands of hours of volunteer service at MaineGeneral Medical Center. While coming from various backgrounds and communities throughout the Kennebec Valley, they share a common bond – a desire to help others through volunteer service. MaineGeneral encourages everyone to volunteer. Whether you’re a recent retiree looking to do something meaningful, a professional looking to give back, or a student interested in community service, MaineGeneral offers many ways to volunteer. We’d love to have you. Our volunteer opportunities include: Art Committee, Engineering, Food & Nutrition, Music Therapy, Office Support, Pharmacy, Retail Spaces, Medical Oncology, MGMC Auxiliary, Outpatient Services, Patient Access, Patient Advocate, Pet Therapy, Spiritual Care, Welcome Desk, Hospital Elder Life Program and Patient Transport. To learn more, please call (207) 626-1243.
